"running coupling" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: running couplings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} running coupling (plural running couplings)
  1. (physics) A coupling whose strength measurement appears to deviate from its true value as the energy scale at which it is probed shrinks, the deviation being a consequence of higher-order interaction terms and associated renormalization issues becoming relevant; metaphorically, a coupling whose strength "runs" from its limiting macroscopic value. Wikipedia link: running coupling Categories (topical): Physics Related terms: running
    Sense id: en-running_coupling-en-noun-GzFSwGLB Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics

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